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NCHA ANNOUNCES DAVID COSTELLO AS 2025-2026 VICE PRESIDENT

May 29, 2025, 10:56 AM by National Cutting Horse Association
Join us in welcoming David Costello as the NCHA's newest Vice President. His term will begin on June 22nd during the NCHA Convention. Thank you to all of the NCHA members that participated in the voting process.

FORT WORTH – The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) proudly announces David Costello of Anna, Texas, as the association’s newest Vice President. Costello will start his term on June 22nd with the installation of new officers during the General Membership Meeting of the NCHA Convention, held in San Antonio, Texas.

The Vice President of the NCHA is a vital part of our organization, working hand in hand with the President and fellow board members to influence the bright future of both the NCHA and the sport of cutting. Costello won the Vice Presidency election with 59.4 percent of votes in his favor. 

“It is truly an honor to take on this role within such a dedicated and passionate membership,” said Costello. “I would also like to extend my appreciation to Mr. Jim Gandy, my opponent in this election. Jim’s unwavering commitment to the NCHA has made this race a challenging one, and his dedication has not gone unnoticed. Our mutual goal remains the same; to enhance and promote the integrity of the NCHA.”

“Through the process of the election, I got to know a lot about what the people in our association wanted,” explained Costello. “I really want to reach out across the nation and help all of the small affiliates I can with clinics and seminars. I really want to do that. I think that will help grow our membership. If we really reach out to and support them, overall it will just grow in leaps and bounds.” 

“We have the business plan in place,” Costello went on to say. “The organization is running really well; Jay Winborn and all the committees have done an outstanding job. I want to keep greasing the wheels and make sure we are going in a positive direction.”

The NCHA looks forward to David Costello's positive impact on his new role as Vice President, confident that his leadership will continue to strengthen and enhance the association and its community.

For more information on the NCHA or upcoming events and schedules, please check out our website at nchacutting.com.

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